She’s the keeper of Golowduyn Lighthouse. He’s the captain who shipwrecked on her watch. A marriage of convenience can save her home—if secrets don’t destroy it first.
Abigail Moore will do anything to keep Golowduyn Lighthouse shining brightly, even if she must do so alone. When a shipwreck occurs near her home one stormy evening—bringing with it a dashing captain keen to offer his aid at every turn—her days of isolation vanish.
Captain Gavin Kendricks didn’t expect to end his naval career by crashing his ship against the rugged cliffs of Cornwall. When he’s pulled from the sea by the fearless and quick-tempered Miss Moore, a tentative friendship forms between them, and he begins to realize what has been missing from his life.
Before either of them can explore these newfound stirrings, death and deception hit Golowduyn, and Abigail is left with a choice. Either she loses everything she has ever loved, or she marries the captain and accepts his help. Unable to give up the lighthouse, she agrees to the union, and they work together to see that the light does not diminish. But when her childhood secrets are unearthed, and their property falls victim to troubling defacement, their marriage threatens to crumble. Gavin fights to gain her confidence, but only Abigail can forget the crippling memories of her past to trust Gavin with Golowduyn—and her heart.
My Review:
published in 2019
Happy sigh. Full on swoon after swoon after swoon. I’m still a tad lightheaded and my heart is all aflutter. Regency. Lighthouse on the Cornish coast. Marriage of Convenience. Dashing war hero. Spunky heroine. I mean….could a reader ask for anything more? Just extraordinary storytelling and engaging characters along with artfully executed plot twists. Such an incredible read!
‘Behind the Light of Golowduyn’ (and I listened to the audio book so I know how to pronounce that!) is a captivating read. Emotionally satisfying with some high stakes drama and a moving theme of forgiveness that elevates the story even more.
I thoroughly enjoyed Vicki-Jo Eva’s narration. She entertained me with her varied accents from Cornish dialect to High Society enunciation. Brilliant at capturing distinctive characters and all the emotionally charged scenes as well. Definitely recommend the audio edition of ‘Behind the Light of Golowduyn’ to discerning listeners (plus you’ll learn how to pronounce Golowduyn!)
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